Pork Cacciatore

Pork instead of chicken and rice instead of pasta gives a fun twist on Italian food.

1 T Olive oil
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped bell pepper
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (with liquid)
1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2-3 pork loin chops cut into bite-sized pieces
Cooked white rice

Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced pork and cook ~7-8 minutes (I cook it until the pork looks pretty well cooked through). Add onion and bell pepper and cook for ~3 more minutes, stirring occasionally until veggies are softened. Stir in tomatoes, Italian seasoning, garlic, sugar, salt and black pepper. Cover and simmer on medium low, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Serve with cooked rice.

Stromboli Sandwiches

1 lb ground beef
2 T finely chopped onion
1/2 c ketchup
1/2 c tomato sauce
2 T Parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp Italian seasoning
1/4 c butter, softened
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 loaf Italian bread, halved lengthwise
1 c shredded mozzarella cheese

Cook beef and onion in skillet, drain. Stir in ketchup, tomato sauce, Parmesean cheese, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, oregano, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine butter and 1/2 tsp garlic powder; spread over top half of bread. Sprinkle 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese over bottom bread half. Spoon meat mixture over top; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Wrap sandwich loaf in foil. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.


Mmmmm....tasty :)